Terms Used In Alabama Code 10A-11-1.03

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

Any corporation governed by the Alabama Business Corporation Law may elect to be governed as an employee cooperative under this chapter, by so stating in its certificate of formation or certificate of amendment filed in accordance with the Alabama Business Corporation Law.